Overview

• Eddington, Ari Aster’s fourth feature, hits U.S. theaters on July 18 with a darkly comic neo-Western set at the onset of COVID-19.
• Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of a mask-defiant sheriff has drawn widespread acclaim and strong awards buzz.
• Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone lead an ensemble cast in a bitter small-town battle over mask mandates and a surprise mayoral challenge.
• Reviewers commend Aster’s bold satire of pandemic-era political and social divisions even as some criticize the film’s tonal inconsistencies.
• Following a polarized Cannes premiere, the July promotional push underscores Eddington’s ambitious blend of absurdist humor and shocking violence.